How severe is CVE-2024-1486?

CVE-2024-1486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-1486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-1486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17234.

When was CVE-2024-1486 published?

CVE-2024-1486 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1486

CVE-2024-1486 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17234
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Elevation of privileges via misconfigured access control list in GE HealthCare ultrasound devices

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1486?: Elevation of privileges via misconfigured access control list in GE HealthCare ultrasound devices
How severe is CVE-2024-1486?: CVE-2024-1486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-1486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-1486 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1486 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17234.
When was CVE-2024-1486 published?: CVE-2024-1486 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://securityupdate.gehealthcare.com/

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